AROUND OAKLAND FOR MARCH 14: Senior citizens program seeking volunteers; State senator to host coffee and conversation; Fundraiser event to benefit health organization

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Oakland County is seeking volunteers who are age 55 and older. Volunteers choose from a variety of volunteer positions in their community. Opportunities at hospitals, cultural institutions, food pantries, schools and more are available. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will find a place close to home where you can make a real contribution to your community. For Information on volunteer opportunities in your community, contact Herschell T. Masten at 248-559-1147 ext. 3422.

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-- Special writer Ashley Young

FERNDALE

State senator to host coffee and conversation

State Senator Vincent Gregory (D-Southfield) is inviting members of the community to join him for coffee and conversation regarding state and community issues from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Ferndale Public Library 222 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. For information, contact Senator Gregory's office at 517-373-7888.

ROYAL OAK

Fundraiser event to benefit health organization

Danialle Karmanos' Work It Out in partnership with the DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan announces its Fourth Annual Evening Out with Work It Out to benefit future programming needs for DKWIO. The "Friend-raiser" fund-raiser event will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at D'Amato's and Goodnite Gracie 222 Sherman Dr., Royal Oak. Tickets are $50 per person or $75 for a VIP Reception. Registered RYT certified yoga teachers receive complimentary admission to the event. To purchase tickets to this event and for information, visit www.dkwio.givezooks.com/events/lm-test.

HOLLY

State rep to make appearance at donut shop

State Rep. Joseph Graves is hosting coffee hours from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 15 at the Holly Donut Shop 421 N. Saginaw St., Holly. Residents unable to meet with Rep. Graves during scheduled times can call 866-989-5151, email JosephGraves@house.mi.gov or visit www.repjosephgraves.com.

WEST BLOOMFIELD

'Police Academy' actor coming to high school

The West Bloomfield Educational Foundation will host their 3rd annual "Night of Laughs" at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 15 in the West Bloomfield High School Auditorium. This event will be headlined by actor, Michael Winslow, known to many as Sound Effects master Larvelle Jones in the Police Academy movies. Tickets are $25 or $75 for a VIP ticket, which includes reserved seating and an after show cocktail party at Mezza Mediterranean Grill. "Night of Laughs" is one of the West Bloomfield Educational Associations annual fundraisers which goes directly to West Bloomfield Public Schools each year. Tickets are available at www.wbef.net.

-- Special writer Stacy Egerton

SOUTHFIELD

Cadillac Travel Group hosting teacher essay

Southeast Michigan elementary, middle and high school students from public and private institutions are invited to write a short essay describing the teacher who inspired them and changed their life. Contest entries should highlight how the teacher influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire them. The winning teacher and one guest will be awarded a 4 or 5 night cruise in an ocean view stateroom on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The prize also includes round-trip airfare, taxes, gratuities and transfers for winner and guest, to the cruise ship port city. The student who writes the winning essay will receive an I-Pad.

Essay contest details can be found at www.cadillactravel.com , on the Cadillac Travel Group Facebook page, or by contacting a travel agent at Cadillac Travel Group by calling 248-358-5330 or 1-800-369-TRIP (8747). Final entries should be sent to Cadillac Travel Group, 3000 Town Center Ste. 22, Southfield, MI 48075.

-- Special writer Stacy Egerton

GRAND BLANC

Ruffed Grouse Society hosting wild game dinner

The Keith Davis Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will host its 32nd Annual Conservation and Sportsmen's Banquet at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 15 at Genesys Banquet Center, 805 Health Park Blvd., Grand Blanc. The evening will feature a live and silent auction, games, drawings and door prizes; highlighted with the finest selection of quality firearms, artwork and collectibles. Individual membership and dinner tickets are $65 or an optional family membership package for $85 which includes two dinners. Proceeds are used to restore and protect grouse and woodcock habitat. For more information and for tickets, contact DePottey at 810-744-6508 or by e-mail at rgsflint@gmail.com.

-- Special writer Ashley Young

NOVI

Secretary of State Mobile Office to appear at boating expo Thursday

The full service Secretary of State Mobile Office will be at the Spring Boating Expo from Thursday, March 14 through 17 at the Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Drive, Novi. Residents can also renew their watercraft at www.ExpressSOS.com. A free boating safety course is available during the show on March 16. Register at www.SpringBoatingExpo.net.

-- Special writer Stacy Egerton

YPSILANTI

Fundraiser event to benefit rabbit rescue

The Hops for Hope annual fundraising event for our rabbits is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at The Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. The event includes beer tasting, hand-made chocolates and desserts, coffee and an appetizer buffet. Tickets are $20 or $10 if you are not participating in the beer tasting. For tickets, visit www.rabbitrr.org/hopsforhope.